Return-Path: Received: from portal.udlp.com ([207.109.1.80]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71175U5500L550S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:53:43 -0500 Received: from portal.udlp.com (root@localhost) by portal.udlp.com with ESMTP id JAA04823 for ; Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:02:47 -0600 (CST) Received: from ccmail.udlp.com ([10.1.6.254]) by portal.udlp.com with ESMTP id JAA04804 for ; Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:02:45 -0600 (CST) Received: from ccMail by ccmail.udlp.com (IMA Internet Exchange 3.14) id 0058E974; Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:01:51 -0600 From: CHRISTOPHER_ZAVATSON@udlp.com Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 06:54:33 -0600 Message-ID: <0058E974.C21254@udlp.com> Subject: Learning to fly in a Lancair - Really stupid idea? To: Lancair.list@olsusa.com X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Chris Your reasons for jumping into a Lancair are exactly the same as mine five years ago, although I had 200 hours at the time (Even that was considered low). I would not discourage you from getting into a Lancair at this point, but be prepared to spend many more hours with an instructor before you feel comfortable. Everyone adapts and absorbs differently. As an experiment, you could go rent larger complex plane for a couple of hours just to see how quickly you can handle the extra workload. "4 - Being forced to develop more precise flying skills" I did all my instrument training in my Lancair for this very reason. When I had to fly a rental IFR everything happened in slow motion and was much easier. Make sure your instructor gets a good checkout and don't be in a rush to fly solo. Good luck! Chris Zavatson N91CZ L360std >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>